Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Remembered By Rock & Roll Greats

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away suddenly. He was 50 years old. His cause of death has yet to be disclosed by officials.

The band announced the news on Twitter, saying, “The Foo Fighters family Is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a brief statement. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.”

Ozzy Osbourne tweeted, “. @TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans. See you on the other side – Ozzy”

Ringo Starr commented, “God bless Taylor peace and love to all his family and the band peace and love. 😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌈☮️”

Liam Gallagher tweeted, “Absolutely devastated to hear the sad news about Taylor Hawkins my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends RIP brother LG x”

Mick Jagger tweeted, “So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins. My thoughts are with his family and the band at this time.”

Billie Joe Armstrong commented, “Shocked and devastated . To Taylor Hawkins family and the Foo Fighters family. Our hearts are with you. Always.”

Tom Morello tweeted, “God bless you Taylor Hawkins. I loved your spirit and your unstoppable rock power. Rest In Peace my friend.”

Nickelback tweeted, “In utter disbelief at the news of Taylor Hawkins. Our deepest condolences to his family, his bandmates, his team, his friends and everyone that was ever touched by the music he created with @foofighters @Alanis and so many others. This is so incredibly sad.”

FINNEAS tweeted, “So heartbroken to hear about Taylor Hawkins’ passing, what an incredible talent, who didn’t also need to be so kind and generous and cool but was all those things too anyway. The world was so lucky to have his gifts for the time that it did, Rest In Peace.”

The Smashing Pumpkins tweeted, “Taylor Hawkins 1972-2022. Our deepest sympathies to Taylor’s family, his fans, and of course his band.”

Billy Idol commented, “So tragic. 💔 Rest in peace Taylor. @taylorhawkinsofficial”

Shinedown commented, “…. If you’ve ever wondered about the impact one human could make on an entire community…. Look at your timeline today …. It’s filled with this man … who was one of the nicest , coolest and most talented people on this earth ….You’ll be sorely missed …. Our love , and thoughts and prayers go to the Hawkins family and the Foo’s”

Mark McGrath commented, “Truly heartbroken, I don’t understand, I’ve got no words…”

Axl Rose tweeted, “Shocked n’ saddened to hear of the passing of Taylor Hawkins.He was a really great guy, drummer n’ family man. Was always great to see him!Was looking forward to seeing him n’ everyone in Daytona.Truly saddened. My deepest condolences to his family, the Foo Fighters n’their fans.”

Steven Tyler commented, “GIFT” alongside a snap of the two together.

Weezer commented, “We are terribly sorry to learn of the loss of our friend and musical brother Taylor Hawkins. So sorry to his family, Dave and the Foo family, and to the legions of his fans. Like everyone who knew him, we loved him. Rock Music won't be the same without him.”

Flea from the “Red Hot Chili Peppers” commented, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I am shocked. Bless his beautiful heart. Fly on Taylor.”

Our Lady Peace commented, “Met Taylor when we supported Alanis across Canada then when we had The Foo's on Summersault. His spirit on the kit was the same as off. An immeasurable loss.”